Ford Ranger Ev 1998

Model Ranger Ev made in 1998 by Ford got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
98V079000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1997 to 04/01/1998V (Vehicle)2604/27/1998MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/21/199804/28/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. this battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
Consequence SummaryThe loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.
Corrective SummaryDealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
NotesOwner notification began during april 1998.owners who are not contacted directly by ford within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
01V062000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/27/1997 to 07/25/2000V (Vehicle)126005/08/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/26/200103/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: electric light duty pickup trucks. if the transaxle attaching bolts begin to loosen, the driver could notice a jerking motion and/or a clunking sound. if not serviced promptly, all nine bolts could ultimately fall out or fracture and the transaxle could drop. if the transaxle drops, the vehicle may no longer be in the gear indicated.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the shift lever could be put into park and the vehicle would still be free to roll as if in neutral, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the mounting bolts with longer bolts that include a thread lock material. when installed, the new bolts will be tightened to a higher torque. owner notification began may 8, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
00B3701/01/2000612896Subject on the owner notification program 00b37, the current tractionh battery may prematurely trigger the los (limited operating strategy). *mjs06/13/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
026504/01/2002636033Electric vehicle (ev) cold weather battery performance. *tt11/04/2002
01B7604/01/2001619283Subject regarding battery control module (bcm) software update for certain electric vehicles equipped with a lead acid traction battery. *tt05/22/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
01B69S104/01/2001619279Owner notification program (supplement #1) regarding electric coolant pump replacement. revised to reflect electric coolant pump replacement for all affected 1998 model year vehicles, without the need of performing a wiggle test.05/22/2001
01B6904/01/2001619278Owner notification program notifying owners that their vehicle may have an electric coolant pump that could malfunction under certain duty cycles. this proram involves possible replacement of the electric coolant pump. *tt05/22/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01B7004/01/2001619280Onwer notification program regarding intermittent oil warning lamp - tim software update. *tt05/22/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
12/08/1998300001
 Consumer can remove the key and still turn the ignition switch. consumer was told the part that was defective was not covered under warranty.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/02/2007108000802/02/2007
 I purchased a vehicle with an express 45 day guarantee. within the 45 days i was having major problems with my vehicle. it was not shifting right, it was overheating, leaking oil and radiator fluid. since the problems were found the vehicle has been brought back into the company for repairs over and over again, it is now four months later and the problem still has not been fixed. with all the bad repairs and installs done on the vehicle it's life expectancy is now shot. the company does not have any other comparable vehicles to put us in and is refusing to purchase the vehicle back for the price i paid on it.
12/27/1997112/01/1997
 Rear main seal failed. yh
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
12/27/1997112/01/1997
 A/c line failed. yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
07/28/200001/01/1998
 I asked the mechanic who diagnosed the problem and fixed it what the possible cause could be, and the answer given was normal wear and tear. this does not seem reasonable since this truck has been carefully maintained by this dealership since new, and has no severe use, or unusual operating conditions. most mileage has been at highway speeds, with no appreciable load. the internal revenue service has approximately 150 of these machines on a long term lease which will expire at approximatelly feb 2001. *ak
TIRES
08/10/2000103/01/1998
 The belts cut through the left front tire from the inside. from the outside, the tires have three cuts in them so deep the belts can be seen. i replaced the tires because of the firestone recall scare. i still have the defective tires though.the tire dealer told me that it looked like the belt had seperated and cut through from the inside. driving it felt like the tire was folding over itself especially when i took a turn.( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
10/23/2007002/13/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford ranger ev. on october 23, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed cruise control. she called the dealer and was informed that the parts would be unavailable until january of 2008. she has not notified the manufacturer. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 147,000. updated 03/05/08. *lj

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
UTSALT LAKE CITY84115LOWBOOK SALES8014743335